Applicator for vibrating machines



May 19, 1931. w. D. SMITH APPLICATOR FOR VIBRATING MACHINES Filed March16', 1929 j INVENTOR BY Waflarc fl jzwi/fi ATTORNEYS strap.

Patented May 19,1931

.arrrroaron non vrBnArrne- MACHINES Application fi1ed.March 16, 1929.Serial No. 347,475.

This invention relates to an improved applicator for a vibratingmachine. a

The objects of the invention are: First, to provide such an applicatorand 5 connections especially adapted to the treat ment of the spinalcolumn and adjacent tissue.

Second, to provide such an applicator in which the degree of forceapplied can be con veniently varied by the user through elastic means. vThird, to provide an applicator which is especially adapted to correctsubluxated or misplaced vertebraeby an oscillatory, vibratory motionunder pressure.

Fourth, to provide such a structure which may be readily applied to thevibrator strap when desired for use and to permit the free use of thevibrator strap for other purposes.

99 Fifth, to provide such a structure with an improved joint means whichinsures direct line of application with a control of the force applied.

Objects relating to details and economies of my invention will appearfrom the description to follow. A preferred embodiment of my inventionis illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. l is a perspective view of my improved 5 applicator in use inconjunction with a stand ard construction of vibrating machine.

Fig. 2 is a transverse detail horizontal sec tion through the apparatusas it appears in use in its relation to a section of the spinal column.

Fig. 3 is a detail View of the elastic means in the vibrator strap.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged detail perspective view of the applicator detachedfrom the Fig. 5 is a detail end view of the applicator with the outerelastic cover in'section showing the pivoted hinge support within.

Fig. 6 shows the application of this special structure in operation inits relation to a vertebra.

Fig. 7 is an enlarged detail longitudinal sectional view on a linecorresponding to line 7-7 of F1g. 2 showing a modified form in which thehinge section feature isonntted.

' The parts will be identified by their numerv" a ls of reference whichare thesamein all the views.

1 1s a vibrator machme of approved construction. 2 is a strap thereforprovided with an elastic section 21. 3 is'the main body of.

the applicator to'wliich is secured the pivotal back 4-. to which issecured the back plate 5 on which are attaching lugs 51, 52 in spacedrelation to eachother for receiving the vibra- 6o tor strap 2. Slots 54are'provided in the lugs. The body '3 is provided with longitudinalrounded parallel projections 31 which are of suc-h'length as to subtendthree or more vertebrae. The body 3 is connected to the back 4"{65 by apair of links 6 havingpivots 61, 62. A central rib 41 projects from. thepivotal baclg' l. 4' f-g Pads 32 are providedon the body portion to givea yielding contact and avoid noisein the manipulation. f j I j Y In Fig.7, the pivoted back portion feature is omitted as'will be seen byexamining'that view.'v Surrounding the whole is a casing of sheet JIndia rubber 7 which is clamped in place by the back plate '5'which isheld inplace by screws 53. The outer casing of rubber sub-- tends theprojecting ribs 31 and formsan' elastic cushion between thesame' forengage- 3580 ment with the spinal column, asseen particu larly in Fig.2. 1 k

-When the vibrator is vibrated, it oscillates this applicator, first,within one side and then the other of the spinal column, making contactwith the transverse processes of the'vertebrae and enveloping tissue,and it may be advanced upand down, and because it subtends three of thevertebrae, it ofco ursetends w to straighten and adjust any vertebraethat maybe out of place and'bring it into line thus openingintervertebral foramina' and relieving nerve'pressure. As the vibrationmay be rapid orfsl'ow, or gentle or still'more forceful I to manipulatethe spine, limber it'upand induce circulation which results in generalimprovement as a consequence.

I have illustrated my improvements with considerable modifications andthe same could be further considerably modified without departing frommy invention. I desire to claim the same broadly and also specificallyas pointed out in the appended claims.

In this behalf, I recognize that the belt with an elastic section likethat appearing in Fig. 3 in and of itself is old and I utilize this oldfeature especially in combination with my improved applicator andconsider the same only as an element of my combination.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is:

1. The combination with a vibrating machine, of a vibrating beltcontaining an elastic section to vary its actionyan applicatorconsisting of a body part with parallel ribs, a pivotal back sectionsupported thereby with elastic pads therebetween and a pivotal joint formaintaining the same elastically in position, a sheet rubber envelopeembracing the same and subtending the ribs to form a cushion, and a backplate with oppositely projecting lugs for embracing the said vibratorbelt and maintaining the applicator in position.

2. The combination with a vibrating machine, of a vibratmg belt, anapplicator consisting of a body part with parallel llbS, a

pivotal back section supported thereby with elastic pads therebetweenand a pivotal joint for maintaining the same elastically in position, asheet rubber envelope embracing the same and subtending the ribs to forma cushion, and a back plate with means for embracing the said vibratorbelt and maintaining the applicator in position.

3. The combination with a vibrating machine, of a vibrating belt, anapplicator consisting of a body part with parallel ribs, a pivotal backsection supported thereby with elastic pads therebetween and a pivotaloint for maintaining the same elastically in position, and a back platewith means for embracing the said vibrator belt and maintaining theapplicator in position.

4. The combination with a vibrating machine, of a vibrating belt, anapplicator consisting of a body part with parallel ribs spaced toembrace the opposite sides of the spinal column, and a back plate withmeans for embracing the said vibrator belt and maintaining theapplicator in position.

5. The combination with avibrating machine, of a vibrating beltcontaining an elastic section to vary its action, an applicatorconsisting of a body part with parallel ribs spaced to embrace theopposite sides of the spinal column, and a back plate with oppositelyprojecting lugs for embracing the hand.

WALLACE D. SMITH.

